Himzon, the reigning Rookie of the Year and top Middle Blocker, put together 21 points anchored on 17 attacks and four blocks as the Brian Esquibel-mentored Knights opened their campaign with a 1-0 card while the Chiefs, who were coming off a Final Four run last season, went 0-1.
Already enjoying a 2-1 lead, the Knights refused to ease on the gas pedal in the fourth frame after cruising to a commanding 17-11 cushion following a Namron Caballero attack. The Chiefs, however, put up a fightback with Anfernee Curamen and Arman Guinto leading the charge as they trimmed the deficit to just three, 17-20. Himzon then answered with a dunk-like attack followed by Steven Sta. Maria's backrow hammer for a 22-17 lead.
John Lorenzo soared from the opposite side to deliver the match point, 24-18, before Guinto saved one for Arellano after a powerful kill. But Guinto's own service error ultimately took the fight out of the Sherwin Meneses-helmed Arellano as Letran snatched the victory. Sta. Maria finished with 15 alongside five digs while Lorenzo chipped in 14 markers. Guinto top-scored Arellano with 17 points and 14 receptions while Curamen added 12 in the losing effort.
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